Comparison

Scrolly vs Deefoc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scrolly

This app helps you regain control over your digital habits by creating a physical barrier to access distracting applications. It allows you to select apps to block and requires a physical tap to re-enable them, helping you save time and be more present.

Highlights
  • Physical barrier to block apps
  • Select specific apps to block
  • Tap to re-enable access
  • Habit-building assistance
  • Save over 90 minutes daily
Features
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Our brains weren’t built for bottomless feeds. But with Scrolly, you can finally take back control. Scrolly is your habit-building buddy that helps you save over 90 minutes a day by creating a physical barrier between you and your most addictive apps. With that time back, you can finally be present—with your friends, your family, and the passions that truly matter How Scrolly works • Choose apps to block: Pick the apps that steal your time (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) • Tap to block distractions: Physically tap your Scrolly to phone to block distracting apps • Until your tap your Scrolly again, there’s no way to access blocked apps Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scrollyapp.io/pl/legal/privacy-policy

About

Deefoc

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Deefoc helps you create a physical boundary between you and distracting apps. Choose the apps, app categories, or websites you want to block using Apple Screen Time controls. Link a physical Deefoc NFC Key to a focus mode. When you are ready to focus, tap your iPhone to the Key to start a lock session. To unlock, tap the same Key again. Deefoc is designed for simple focus moments like deep work, study, sleep, and family time. Key features: - Start and end focus with a physical NFC Key - Block selected apps, app categories, and websites - Use different modes for work, sleep, study, and family time - Require the same Key to unlock a session - Track local focus stats on your iPhone Deefoc uses Apple Screen Time APIs and keeps your focus setup local to your device. It does not require an account for the core focus flow.

Screenshots

Scrolly4 screens
Deefoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deefoc at none against Scrolly's 9. Scrolly's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scrolly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Deefoc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrolly ships an update every 8 days, Deefoc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scrolly versus Deefoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollyDeefoc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (289 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings289 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCROLLY SP Z O OUBQ Inc.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scrolly

Subscriptions7
  • Scrolly Mac & iPad$2.991 Month
  • Scrolly App Access Without Device$9.991 Month
  • Scrolly Mac & iPad1 Month trial$29.991 Year
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  • Scrolly Alarm1 Month trial$59.901 Year
  • Scrolly App Access Without Device1 Month trial$59.901 Year
  • Scrolly App Access Without Device3 Months trial$79.001 Year
  • Scrolly App Access Without Device1 Month trial$79.001 Year
One-time2
  • Commitment Mode$1.00
  • Commitment Mode$5.00
None

Deefoc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrolly free?
Scrolly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deefoc free?
Deefoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scrolly or Deefoc have ads?
Neither Scrolly nor Deefoc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrolly or Deefoc?
Scrolly ships an update every 8 days, and Deefoc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scrolly was updated on November 14, 2026 and Deefoc on November 10, 2026.

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